Both New Mexico Senators and our three Representatives were joined by a Texas Representative in a letter urging U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to reverse the Trump administration’s cuts to reimbursement rates for essential home health care services for veterans across New Mexico and parts of Texas.

The early March letter stated, “Due to the Trump Administration’s cuts, as of January 1, 2026, the reimbursement rate for veterans’ home care services in New Mexico fell by nearly 20 percent, which could result in fewer veterans receiving necessary home services. Approximately 68,000 New Mexico veterans over the age of 65 rely on VA health care, and nationally, one in ten of these veterans use at least one home health care service.

The rate cuts come as the Trump administration is reportedly spending nearly $900 million a day on their war in Iran — putting their reckless war of choice above caring for veterans.”  Read Senator Heinrich’s press release on their letter HERE.

New Mexican healthcare writer Margaret O’Hara detailed the impact of the cuts in an early March story pointing out that “The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs slashed New Mexico reimbursement rates for home health aide services by 19% between 2025 and 2026. The federal agency now pays $13.50 for a quarter-hour of care, compared to a previous rate of $16.75.”  Read her full story HERE.